The 7th batch of School Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) for over 50 School
Heads commenced on July 29 at SCERT, Kohima, in collaboration with the NECTAR project.
It is a one-month certificate programme that will focus on seven key areas: Perspective on School Leadership, Developing Self, Transforming Teaching-Learning Process, Building and Leading Teams, Leading Innovations, Leading Partnership, and Initiatives in School Education.
At the inaugural programme, Benjungdenla Yaden, Reader, SCERT, stated that training for 6 batches of SLDP had been completed, and with the conclusion of the 7th batch on August 29, no school head in Nagaland will be left untrained. She also mentioned that after the training concludes, an evidence-based study will be conducted to inform the direction of future interventions.
Kevileno Angami, Commissioner and Secretary, School Education & SCERT, stressed that the SLDP is mandatory for all school heads as it will be essential during the consideration of promotions. She also urged the school heads to encourage their colleagues to diligently use the SMILE app and ensure that teaching-learning transactions occur in the 4classroom. She motivated them to be committed to nurturing the students and their future.
Razouseyi Vese, Director, Directorate of School Education, stated that it is encouraging to see senior school heads at the training as it reflects their zeal to hone their leadership skills and improve their schools. He noted that for a school to be good, the role of the school head is crucial. He urged them to continue learning so that they can do justice to their responsibilities toward the department, the school, and students.
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T Lima Longkumer, Additional Director & Cell Head, SIEMAT, SLA, SCERT, in the welcome address, expressed that schools in the 21 st century must possess three qualities to flourish: teachers that are confident in their teaching ability, teachers that are willing to innovate, and strong school leaders that build confidence of colleagues and students.
He also encouraged the school leaders to help students acquire competency in the four C’s of 21 st century skills, namely, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical thinking.
Nellayappan B, Deputy Director, DoSE, stated in his address that the position of a school head in the past was considered as a post for relaxation. However, today it is a highly responsible and sensitive position that demands many expectations from the school leader, including technology skills. He encouraged the attendees to be approachable and share their experiences and expertise to colleagues to benefit more people.
Aishwarya Santhosh, Programme Manager, P3 Consortium NECTAR, shared that despite facing challenges at school, it is important to ask oneself, “Why am I here in this school?” to become a more effective school leader. She also stated that the ‘Nagaland School Leadership Award’ is being developed to recognise and appreciate outstanding leaders.
